Buzz
Do you love a particular Flash game but don’t want to rely on an internet connection every time you play? This article will guide you – you can download almost any game to your PC or Mac for offline play. All you need is a web browser, your favorite game, and a little time.
Steps
Use File2HD from any browser
Open the website hosting the Flash game you want. Using your web browser, navigate to the page containing the link to the game you wish to download. However, do not start the game.
the page URL. the URL from the address bar of your web browser.
Navigate your browser to File2HD.com. File2HD will provide a list of all file links associated with any website. No downloads or installations are required.
Paste the copied URL into File2HD. Paste the URL of the game’s webpage into the field and click “Get Files.”
Locate the game file with the .swf extension. Flash games typically have the “.swf” extension and can be opened in any Flash-supported browser. Once File2HD displays the list of URLs, press Ctrl+F to open the search bar (or ⌘ Cmd+F on Mac). Type .swf into the search bar and press ↵ Enter.
Save the game link. The search will return one or two files containing the Flash game’s name. Right-click on one of the links (or Control+click on Mac) and select "Save link as." Remember the file’s save location.
Launch the Flash game. Navigate to the .swf file you saved and double-click to open it. The game will run in your web browser, but you’re actually accessing it directly from your computer without needing an internet connection.
Download from the source code
Access the Flash game you want to download. Go to the homepage and locate the game’s website. Click on the game you like and wait for it to load completely.
View the page source (Page Info on Firefox). The process varies depending on your browser.
- To inspect elements on Chrome: Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+C. For Mac users, use ⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+C.
- To view the source on Internet Explorer or Safari: Right-click (or Control+click on Mac) anywhere on the browser window (except the Flash game) and select "View Source" from the dropdown menu.
- To view page info on Firefox: Right-click (or Control+click on Mac) anywhere on the browser window (except the Flash game) and select "View Page Info" from the dropdown menu. Click on the “Media” tab to display the relevant URLs on the page. To sort the list by file type, click on the “Type” header at the top of the list.
Locate the .swf file in the source code. Click on the newly opened window and press Ctrl+F to search (or ⌘ Cmd+F on Mac), then type .swf. Depending on the website, your game will be the first or second file in the search results.
- On Firefox, scroll through the list to find the .swf file with the game’s name.
the entire URL of the .swf file. Double-click the .swf file URL, then right-click (or Control+click on Mac) and select “” from the menu. If using Firefox, simply click the file and choose “Save As.”
- If the .swf file lacks a domain prefix and only shows the folder path (e.g., “/strategygames/crimson-room.swf” instead of www.addictinggames.com/strategygames/crimson-room.swf), add the domain to the path (before the .swf file), then copy the URL.
Save the Flash game to your computer. Press Ctrl+S (or ⌘ Cmd+S on Mac) and choose a memorable location to save the file.
Launch the Flash game. Navigate to the saved .swf file and double-click to open it. The game will run in your web browser, but you’re actually accessing it directly from your computer without needing an internet connection.
Tips
- Ensure your antivirus software is updated before downloading any files from the internet.
- Many exciting Flash games are also available as mobile apps. Search for your favorite games in your device’s app store.
